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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.73, 9,124.52 and 2,187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.73, 9,124.52 and 2,187.63 is: 3,281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.73 : 9,124.52 = 2,187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.73/9,124.52 = 2,187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.73x = 9,124.52 × 2,187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.73x = 19,961,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961,062.75/6,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.06

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